Cleft Lip and Palate: A Team Approach

Cleft Lip and Palate: A Team Approach

Did you know that cleft lip and palate, a type of craniofacial disorder, is the second most common birth defect in the United States? A cleft is a separation or opening in the lip and/or palate (i.e., the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip is a separation within the lip,...
Why your child’s sleep is so important!

Why your child’s sleep is so important!

Sleep is critical in all aspects of our health, including our mental, emotional, and physical performance. When we are not getting enough good quality sleep, it negatively impacts our ability to learn, grow, and manage emotions.  Sleep disordered breathing includes a...
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder: A Mouthful

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder: A Mouthful

What Actually is it? Tongue thrust is one of many common disorders associated with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD). Orofacial myofunctional disorders contain one or a combination of the following: abnormal thumb, finger, lip and tongue sucking habits; an...
When More is Needed than just Orthodontic Care

When More is Needed than just Orthodontic Care

It seems like a simple formula right? Crooked teeth plus family history equals somebody getting braces. Yet it’s not that simple. Previously, we talked about the different causes of crooked teeth, from genetics, dental accidents, and tongue thrust. Now with the first...